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Founded in 1209, nearly a century after Oxford University was established, the university was formally incorporated in 1571 and was patterned after those of Oxford and Paris with a traditional course of study based on Latin grammar, rhetoric and...more

All reviews the river day trip beautiful campus every corner open to the public steeped in history isaac newton boat ride walk around lots of history fitzwilliam museum bridge of sighs walking tour architecture students campuses libraries

Cambridge is not the big city that London is, by any means, but it has the most spectacular iconic English university grounds which are breath taking. One feels as if in a movie setting almost. Definitely try having a ride on the river Cam with...More

Cambridge is the gorgeous city famous across the world for its stunning university which inspired minds like Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking!
Cambridge University boasts many stunning buildings and courtyards – there’s lots to see and walk around. The city is beautiful but packed with...More

Inspiring & nurturing environment, supporting both academic & social development. A campus within a city well worth seeing, hearing and eating in. You'll find many people riding bicycles all over the city and as you peer through the window of the many libraries, you'll see...More

The tour guide, Mary is fantastic and knowledgeable. She has given us a detailed description of each places we visited on Cambridge and she is also very fun to remind us of the do’s and donts in Cambridge with a good introduction of Cambridge attractions.

We visited Cambridge as part of a tour and had several hours walking around the city and University. We visited Gonville and Caius College, Kings's College, Great Saint Mary's Church.
We climbed to the top of the Church through a narrow spire stairway which was...More

Cambridge is probably the most picturesque City in the country. The buildings and the surrounding areas are stunning. It doesnt matter what angle you come from every view is a delight. Punting along the river is a must as you will see a good deal...More

There’s so much history in this quaint English town. From Sir Isaac Newton to the Night Climbers, you will hear stories of brilliance and some a tad naughty. It was quite an experience. I highly recommend punting down the River Cam. Will go back!

The campuses are open for strolling around since they are part of the towns/villages. However, if you want to gain entrance to a specific college or building, there are restrictions whether it is Christmas eve or Boxing Day... More

The campuses are open for strolling around since they are part of the towns/villages. However, if you want to gain entrance to a specific college or building, there are restrictions whether it is Christmas eve or Boxing Day or any day.
You can easily go to Oxford from Paddington Station. The tickets are relatively inexpensive. To visit Cambridge, you can catch the the bus from Victoria Station or Stratford City. These tickets are also not forbiddingly expensive.
Both universities are beautiful. I personally prefer Oxford University. See my review from October/November 2015.
If you have time, visit both universities because they will inspire your child to strive and work hard. They have great tee shirts and sweatshirts to buy as keepsakes.
Plan to spend one day on each campus. You won't regret.
Enjoy!

I hope my answer is not too late.
Go to Paddington Station to buy train tickets to Oxford. You can also puchase online. Trains to and from Oxford to Central London run all day long. Very efficient.
You can pick up a bus... More

I hope my answer is not too late.
Go to Paddington Station to buy train tickets to Oxford. You can also puchase online. Trains to and from Oxford to Central London run all day long. Very efficient.
You can pick up a bus from Victoria Station or Stratford City to visit Cambridge. This schedule is less extensive. You can buy online.
Prices of the tickets are reasonable. Reservations are not required, as far as I know. We just bought and hopped on.
Both universities are worth the visits. They are absolutely gorgeous.